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Construction on the new reading room was completed just as the pandemic hit and closures began. Our grand-opening reception was scheduled for March 13th, the very day the library made the difficult decision to close the library building to the public. As a result, we may not have had the opportunity to property all of you. From all of us here at the library: THANK YOU. Your donations, both great and small all contributed to making this happen and we cannot wait to share this space with our community.
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ROTENA NIPPERT
All of us at the library are deeply saddened by the passing of long time trustee and volunteer Rotena (Tena) Nippert. On Mondays when Tena worked in the library, she always spoke proudly of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Tena excitedly filled us in on the weekend model airplane meets and the accomplishments of her bowling students. She had a smile for everyone and always recognized and remembered all of her former students, even years later. We wish to thank Tena and her family for all the hard work and support shown to the library over the years.
CAROL WOLZ
The library community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Carol Wolz. Carol facilitated the library’s book club for years - and she always brought an object relevant to the book discussion, something that related to the story. Over the years, Carol donated several very detailed paper architectural models to the library (including one of the White House), which are on display around the building. Carol was a bright spot and her involvement brought vivacity and life into the library and she will be missed.
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Do you need help navigating Overdrive, Libby, or another website? We can help! Email Josh at tech@townofulsterlibary.org for answers to basic tech questions. Responses will be given a Zoom meeting call on Thursdays between 12PM-1PM.
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Looking for an ebook or audiobook right now? Maybe a clip from an old TV broadcast or a nostalgic kid’s movie? Or what about a song from a live music collection or an old website? Well, check out Archive.org, it’s a fantastic resource for, well, just about everything!
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Archive.org is a free online resource which supports a vast selection of materials from multiple digital collections. This includes everything from over 4 million items from American and Canadian libraries, to a TV Archive consisting of more than 8 million video clips, to even a massive catalog of Grateful Dead recordings. The site also features the ‘Wayback Machine’, a tool which can be used to search through the annals of internet history to see how the digital landscape has changed over the years.
To borrow materials, you just need to sign up to their website for free with your e-mail address. Once verified, you can borrow ebooks immediately for an hour or join a waiting list to check them out for two weeks. And that’s besides the plethora of other resources which you can view at any time!
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Tuesday, December 22nd | 4:00 PM
Concerns, questions or suggestions? We encourage all Town of Ulster residents to attend a Library Board meeting. The board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4 PM. Dates are posted on the website calendar.
Please join us on Zoom for an online meeting using the information below:
https://centerforspectrumservices.zoom.us/j/91488350697
Meeting ID: 914 8835 0697
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Missing our ukulele program and your new found friends? Here's an option: join the Catskills Ukulele Group on Zoom for weekly jams every Saturday from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM. The session will be available to join 15 minutes before the event starts. Tip: bookmark the session link for easy access in the future!
For more information, please email Lynda and/or join the Catskills Ukulele Google Group.
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Did you know? Your library card now provides you access to Tutor.com! Tutor.com can help you get your homework done, write your paper, or study for your test so that you can get back to your life. If you’re getting frustrated, Tutor.com can help you get unstuck. Create a FREE account at https://www.tutor.com/ulstercountylibrary to get the help you need, online and on-demand. Tutors are available 2:00 PM–9:00 PM.
“Now it doesn’t take me 3 hours to finish my chemistry homework. I love Tutor.com!” —10th Grade Student
Students and parents can get help with any kind of academic question in math, science, English, social studies and writing. Expert tutors work with students in kindergarten through 12th grade and can even help with AP®-level and intro-level college coursework. Connecting with a tutor is easy. You just need your library card and any Internet-connected device. Head to https://www.tutor.com/ulstercountylibrary to get started!
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Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Town of Ulster Library is not accepting book donations at this time.Thank you for thinking of us and we appreciate all your continued support!
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A Guide to COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides monthly benefits to spend at local grocery stores. You can apply for and use SNAP while keeping a safe distance from other people. Please see flyer for more information.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
PUA has extended eligibility for individuals who have traditionally been ineligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits (e.g., self-employed workers, independent contractors). Please note, you cannot apply for PUA, until you have been determined ineligible for UI benefits. You must apply for UI before you apply for PUA. Click here for more information.
If you are self-employed, you may now file for UI benefits online. See guidance on how to file a UI claim if you are self-employed.
Free Internet for Students & Families
The Kingston City School District is working with Charter Spectrum to provide our students and families with free internet for the duration of the state-wide school closure. Families can call 1-844-488-8395 to request this free service. Below are the changes made by Charter Spectrum to ease the burden on KCSD households who are not currently Spectrum customers:
- Past Due Balances are no longer a disqualification for this free service
- No Credit Card or up-front fees will be required
- No Federal or State ID will be required, only proof of address to send the modem.
Charter will also open Spectrum Wi-Fi Hotspots to the public during the closure with no password requirements. Please visit https://www.spectrum.com/wifi-hotspots to find the location most convenient to you.
Project Resilience
Project Resilience is an Ulster County-wide community partnership to bring food and other assistance to those who cannot afford it or who cannot leave home during the COVID-19 outbreak. Ulster County is partnering with United Way and many other area organizations and businesses to mobilize food and services.
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Ulster County Covid-19 Hotline: (845) 443-8888
Ulster County Mobile Mental Health: (844) 277-4820 (between the hours of 10AM-10PM)
 New York State Covid-19 Information Hotline:
(888) 364-3065
 Family of Woodstock 24 Hours Crisis and Food Support Hotline: (845) 679-2485
 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255) |
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